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The Sanctity of a Journal: On Private Writing in the Age of Public Content

The Sanctity of a Journal: On Private Writing in the Age of Public Content

An essay by Rachel Schwartzmann exploring the significance of private journaling in a digital world.

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    “An essay for Literary Hub about a how nostalgic birthday gift prompted me to reflect on time, diaristic impulses, and writing (a book!) in the digital age.”

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